Trail Running calendar near Sophia 2026-2027

The Agape 100k + 50k will take place in Fuquay-Varina on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.

Mad Dash in Conover features a 5K, a tri-sport challenge with a swim and obstacle course, and a kids' fun run. It's held at the Treetop Adventures park on Lake Hickory. The event supports local adventure initiatives and includes live music.

Experience the forested trails of Chapel Hill at this annual trail event. Choose from three distances on terrain featuring single track paths and hill climbs followed by post race food and music at Great Meadow Park.

Experience a unique 50K event featuring ten consecutive 5K runs starting every hour on a natural surface course. Bring your own supplies and enjoy a social atmosphere with fellow runners during the scheduled breaks between laps.

Join a community run on the Cary greenway trails to support local veterans during Memorial Day weekend. Choose between multiple distances including 2, 4, and 6 mile options for runners, walkers, and strollers.

A Back Yard Ultra using a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains, plus a single loop celebrity fun run at a private farmland venue in Monroe, NC. The course is intermediate trail with mixed surfaces and modest elevation.

Experience an obstacle course race and mud run in Charlotte featuring two distinct distances. Tackle over 25 obstacles across various course lengths and earn unique medals for completing multiple runs.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a cross country 5K or 1 mile fun run at the Ivey Redmon Sports Complex in Kernersville. This inclusive event features multiple speed heats including an elite category and a post race expo.

Experience the 16th annual Marine Corps League Mud Run in Pinnacle featuring a 5k course with mud pits and obstacles. Choose between individual and team waves or the Pollywog Kids Race at Jomeokee Park and Campground.

The Wicked Root 50k will take place in Lowell on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

A looped mountain event on June 20, 2026 at Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area in Hiddenite NC offering an eight lap Vertical Mile and a four lap Half Vertical Mile, on-course aid, water at the summit, and awards by category.

Test your versatility in five races ranging from a 100m sprint to a 5K cross country run. This unique one evening event at Hanes Park rewards runners who complete every distance with a combined score and commemorative items.

Experience a mile long course of mud pits and obstacles at Porter Farms in Concord. Enjoy a non competitive atmosphere with slides, crawl zones, and a post race festival for participants and spectators alike.

Experience the scenic beauty of Harris Lake County Park with 5 and 10 mile trail races. Run through forested single track and open fields while enjoying expansive lake views in New Hill.

Experience a family friendly obstacle course in Garner where parents and kids aged 5 and up run together. Tackle a two mile course featuring up to 16 obstacles with options for medals and even your dog.

A backyard ultra in Concord, NC with repeated 4.167 mile loops run hourly until one runner completes an extra loop; the event uses a fixed starting corral and common aid stations are allowed.

Experience three days of guided trail running through the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains with lodge accommodations and chef prepared meals. Explore remote forest paths and historic trails while enjoying coaching insights in North Carolina.

A multi-distance trail event at Rocky Branch Park in Belmont, NC offering 50K, 25K and 5K options. The looped course is 3.24 miles per lap with 293 ft gain per loop, marked by red ribbons and supported by stocked aid stations.

The Run for Refugees 5k returns for its third year on August 22, 2026, starting at Durham's Miracle Park. This professionally timed event supports World Relief Durham's work with immigrants and refugees. Participants of all ages can join, w..

Experience a women only 5K mud run featuring over 18 obstacles at Porter Farms in Charlotte. Focus on teamwork and empowerment in a non competitive environment open to all women and girls from age 7.